The Madras High Court has stopped Brigade Enterprises from building high-rise towers in Pallikaranai until November 12, pending boundary verification of the Ramsar wetland site. This matters as it addresses environmental concerns regarding construction in protected areas.

On October 31, 2025, the Madras High Court intervened to stop Brigade Enterprises from proceeding with its construction project in Pallikaranai, Chennai, until November 12. This decision was made in response to a public interest litigation that questioned the legality of the building plan approved by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). The court's ruling is significant as it highlights the ongoing efforts to delineate the boundaries of the Ramsar wetland site, which spans 1,248 hectares and is recognized for its international ecological importance. The Tamil Nadu government is currently conducting a 'ground truthing' exercise to verify the boundaries, which is expected to conclude shortly. The case underscores the tension between real estate development and environmental conservation in sensitive areas.